Pupil Voice

At The Vale Primary Academy, pupil voice is very important. We encourage pupils to take an active part in school life and their own learning. We also ask pupils about their learning experiences and this helps us design their education to to match their needs.

Children are aware that this is their school and they are involved in decision making. This means all adults receive feedback on how our pupils perceive their lessons and environment and the impact this has on their learning.

This helps teachers to tailor their learning and get feedback about what works and what doesn’t. Sometimes they are involved in learning walks or assemblies in which how we learn is a key focus.

Pupil Parliament at The Vale
At The Vale Primary Academy, our Pupil Parliament gives children a real voice in shaping school life. Elected by their classmates, pupil MPs meet regularly to share ideas, lead initiatives, and make positive changes across our school.

Our Parliament is made up of five key departments:

  • Finance – managing fundraising ideas and budgets
  • Inclusion – ensuring every voice is heard and valued
  • Eco Action – leading projects to protect our environment
  • Attendance – promoting good attendance and punctuality
  • Reading and Literacy – encouraging a love of books and reading

Through these departments, our pupils take responsibility, work as a team, and show leadership in making The Vale the best it can be.

Reading and Literacy – We promote a love of reading by sharing books, recommending stories and helping make reading fun across school.

Finance – We help plan fundraising events and make decisions about how money raised in school can be used to benefit everyone.

Inclusion – We make sure every child’s voice is heard and that our school is a place where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

Eco Action – We lead projects to care for the environment, from recycling and saving energy to protecting wildlife around school.

Attendance – We encourage children to come to school every day, on time, and celebrate classes with the best attendance.